Ergonomist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Ergonomist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Assessing the design of products/systems via practical experiments
Ensuring that products/systems meet user needs
Collecting, analysing and interpreting data/statistics
Offering information, advice and recommendations to clients
Identifying possible improvements and designing/implementing appropriate solutions
Compiling and presenting information verbally and in writing
Analysing the interaction between people and machinery/equipment
Assessing health and safety standards
Liaising with other professionals such as health specialists and designers.
Undertaking risk assessments within the workplace
Assessing the effect of work environments on employees
Investigating workplace accidents
Identifying problems by observing and interviewing individuals in particular environments
Writing user manuals

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Ergonomist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Ergonomist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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